• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  October 10, 2022

  harmful or harmless to natural enemies. Make a plan with a Koppert consultant to determine the best times to use which products. Soil is home to many natural [...] Biological Control? IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach The How and Why of IPM Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations [...] the effectiveness of your plant protection and pest control. However, you do need to take care of these useful creatures if you want to utilize their strengths

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 24, 2022

  point in the field of biological control. Koppert has developed a whole range of products to help you tackle thrips. You don't have to go into battle alone [...] alone! When tackling a pest such as thrips , it is vital to work systematically. While a whole range of products is available to control thrips , not all [...] simultaneous use of different species of predatory mites is not a good idea. Also, if chemicals are necessary, be sure to tailor them to the biological control

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 28, 2021

  Spidex is a powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex . Take the following [...] possible, make sure to store it in a cool and dark place. Do not store the product for longer than three days! Do you know how to use Spidex in your crop [...] considerable risks. Want to know more about this solution? Get in touch with one of our experts.

• Next generation to lead family business Koppert

  November 18, 2021

  the leadership of the company. As a family business, we are focused on the long term and think in terms of generations. We will continue to create the company’s [...] company’s future together, to safeguard our core values and – above all – to continue to work towards our vision and make a positive impact on agriculture [...] in 2018, bringing the total number to eight members, in order to transfer responsibilities in a natural way and to safeguard the valuable experience,

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] "Explotación de los pardos," where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's agricultural [...] only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  years in a row. And not just by a small amount, but spectacularly so: by 10% to 15% every year. The main reason for this is a higher rate of flower development [...] stimulating effect of NatuGro is therefore automatically greater. As a result, the successful approach used in California is not easy to copy to other countries [...] surplus amounts of nitrate when there is an oversupply of nitrogen. It is this nitrate that makes the plant attractive to fungi from the soil and to stinging

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  they get right down to doing their job." A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the start of February. "I have three crops a year [...] problems in cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm." He states that the [...] the population develops more rapidly." A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for Sjaak van Dijk. "As

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  'delivers' many other types of viruses. The trouble is that you can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. Investing in safety Investing [...] destroy a crop! In the past, ornamental plant growers regularly had to destroy part of their crops. This is hardly ever necessary any longer due to better [...] Don't be complacent If you don't devote enough attention to thrips control and don't have a solid plan for the whole year, thrips can bring major financial

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  some of your options. Spider mite Although, the spider mite is always a threat, this doesn’t mean that a crop will always suffer. There are ways to keep [...] falling temperatures lead to a decrease in the level of infestation. Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis on a leaf Thrips Thrips should always [...] are bound to turn up in strawberry cultivation. So how can you keep them at bay? Don’t panic: there are various natural enemies that are ready to help you

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  We have increased the volume of Rhyzobug from 250 to 500 ladybirds and changed the packaging from a plastic bottle to a more sustainable cardboard tube [...] degree of infestation.’ If armored scales are a concern for your crop, and you want to learn how Rhyzobug can make a difference, don’t hesitate to contact [...] dying back of twigs or larger branches. To prevent this, Rhyzobug can be applied both in greenhouses and in outdoor crops to control a wide range of harmful